August 9th 2024.
According to sources from multiple US and Ukrainian officials, Ukrainian forces have recently made a bold move by pushing further into the Kursk region of Russia. This surprise cross-border incursion has even caught American officials off guard. What's interesting is that this force is a combination of both regular and special operations units, unlike previous operations inside Russia which mainly involved undercover units and local allies.
The reasons behind this daring move, as stated by these officials, are twofold. One, to disrupt and demoralize the Russian forces, and two, to divert their attention and resources away from other critical areas in the eastern front. However, it's worth noting that US officials do not believe that Ukraine has any intention of holding onto Russian territory for an extended period of time.
In response to this incursion, Russia has claimed to have halted the Ukrainian forces, but later admitted that some battles are still ongoing in the Kursk region. According to the Russian Ministry of Defence, their "North" group of forces, along with the Russian Federal Security Service, are actively engaging and defeating Ukrainian armed forces in the Sudzhensky and Korenevsky districts, which are adjacent to the Russian-Ukrainian border. However, these claims cannot be independently verified by CNN.
Meanwhile, the residents of Kursk have taken to social media to voice their concerns and plea for help. In a video addressed to Russian President Vladimir Putin, they express their frustration and claim that the situation on the ground is not as under control as the Russian Defence Ministry has led the public to believe. In fact, they accuse the ministry of spreading lies that have ultimately put their lives in danger.
The Russian Ministry of Health has reported that since Tuesday, 66 people, including nine children, have been injured in the Ukrainian shelling of the Kursk region. However, they assure the public that medical supplies and personnel are readily available to provide care to the wounded. In addition, a mobile hospital with 100 beds has been deployed to the area to assist with the increasing number of casualties.
Amidst the chaos and destruction, the residents of Kursk have also raised concerns about the lack of proper evacuation procedures. Many claim that they were caught off guard by the Ukrainian incursion and had to flee their homes in the middle of the night, leaving behind their belongings and important documents. In addition, the mobile network in the region is not working, making it difficult for them to contact their loved ones who are still trapped in the conflict zone.
According to a Ukrainian state project, a significant number of Russian soldiers have been captured following the incursion, but the Ukrainian military and government have not officially confirmed this operation. On the other hand, Russia has accused Ukraine of launching a massive attack and trying to break through their defences, resulting in the loss of hundreds of soldiers and several armoured vehicles. However, these claims cannot be verified.
As the situation continues to unfold, it's clear that both sides are heavily engaged in the conflict. Russian military bloggers have described the situation as difficult, with communication lines jammed and prominent bloggers being seriously injured. Retired Australian general Mick Ryan, who is closely following the war in Ukraine, has noted that the Ukrainian military has deployed experienced and highly skilled formations to carry out this attack. He believes that this strategic move will pay off in the long run.
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